Laura E. Lyons, PhD
Interim Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Determines priorities and strategies to develop and improve quality academic programs and support faculty development and advises the Provost on academic personnel and programming matters.
(808) 956-5971 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209L
lelyons@hawaii.edu
Paul McKimmy, EdD
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence
Oversees Academic Personnel which develops innovative programs and resources to support the faculty career cycle.
(808) 956-9429 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209C
mckimmy@hawaii.edu
Michele H. Tom
Executive Search Coordinator
Conducts Executive level (deans and above) searches and development/coaching programs for the Mānoa campus. Serves as a HR resource for Mānoa campus when necessary.
(808) 956-9396 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209B
tomm@hawaii.edu
Jenine Isawa
Fiscal Specialist
Responsible for budgeting and financial operations for all units reporting to the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of the Provost.
(808) 956-0257 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209F
isawa@hawaii.edu
Deena Yamamoto
Institutional Support
for Academic Personnel
Assists and develops training, coordinates matters related to the faculty career cycle.
(808) 956-4571 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
deenay@hawaii.edu
Eirik Lohr
Operations Specialist
Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence. Supports in the planning, developing, and directing of matters pertaining to academic affairs.
(808) 956-5244| (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209C
elohr@hawaii.edu
Teresa Kono
Program Officer
Conducts training and provides guidance on matters related to Labor Relations (i.e. Complaints, Grievances) involving the faculty work cycle and the UHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
(808) 956-6072 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209G
tmgkono@hawaii.edu
Linda Voong
Human Resources Specialist
Develops training and program initiatives focusing on the faculty work-life cycle. Provides guidance on matters related to Academic Personnel.
(808) 956-0291 | (808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
voong@hawaii.edu
April Nozomi Quinn, PhD
Director of Program Development and Review
Oversees academic program approval, modification, review, and policy; articulation and educational agreements; professional accreditation; tuition and fees, and P-20 Initiatives.
(808) 956-4568
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209E
agoodwin@hawaii.edu
Lori Furoyama, PhD
Educational Specialist
Oversees and manages commencement; assists with coordination of course actions, program reviews, and professional accreditation; and collaborates with Academic Personnel on matters related to faculty work-life cycle.
(808) 956-3889
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
lfuroyam@hawaii.edu
CJ Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Provides technical and organizational support for the Director of Program Development and Review; assists with cross-departmental communications.
(808) 956-7133
(808) 956-7115
Hawai’i Hall 209
cj327@hawaii.edu